AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarine Conservation & Policy: Montserrat has officially joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and to use scientific support for Marine Protected Areas, fisheries management, marine spatial planning, and updated marine legislation. Regional Fisheries & Blue Economy: The CRFM Ministerial Council met via teleconference for its 20th regular meeting, focusing on aquaculture growth, food security, climate/disaster resilience (including insurance), and progress against illegal fishing; Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore was elected Chair, succeeding Anguilla’s Kyle Hodge. Anguilla Tourism & Regional Networking: An Anguilla Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week in New York 2026, joining ministers and industry leaders to push “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” and strengthen tourism partnerships. Business Support for Entrepreneurs: COCI and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) ran a business support session connecting entrepreneurs to funding and grant options, including export and international market entry support. Aquaculture Breakthrough: Japan announced world-first fully farmed eel sales, aiming to cut reliance on wild-caught juvenile eels through scalable farming of eel larvae.
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